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Stardust (2007)

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Reviews Counted:181

Fresh:137

Rotten:44

Average Rating:6.8/10

Consensus: A faithful interpretation that captures the spirit of whimsy, action, and off-kilter humor of Neil Gaiman, Stardust juggles multiple genres and tones to create a fantastical experience.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for fantasy violence and some risque humor.

Runtime: 2 hrs 10 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Theatrical Release:Aug 10, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $38,226,458

Synopsis: From the imaginations of best-selling author Neil Gaiman and director Matthew Vaughn comes "Stardust," this summer's one totally original fantasy epic that is destined to enchant and excite... From the imaginations of best-selling author Neil Gaiman and director Matthew Vaughn comes "Stardust," this summer's one totally original fantasy epic that is destined to enchant and excite audiences of all ages. Following the adventures of a young man who sets out on a quest to prove his love, and finds far more than he bargained for, "Stardust" takes on every fairy tale in which anyone ever wanted to believe. From wicked witches to dashing princes, flying pirates to dueling swordsmen, magical spells to mystical destinies, it all adds up to a funny, romantic tale of true love and high adventure unlike any other. "Stardust" begins in the sleepy English village of Wall, so named for the cobblestone wall that has, for hundreds of years, kept the villagers safely apart form the strange, supernatural realm that lies just on the other side. It is here that young Tristan Thorne (CHARLIE COX) makes a wild-eyed promise to the prettiest girl in the village (SIENNA MILLER), whose heart he hopes to win: that he will bring her back a fallen star. But in order to make good on his promise, Tristan will have to cross the forbidden wall, and enter a mysterious kingdom lit by unending magic and unfolding legends of which he will quickly become a part. In this fantastical realm known as Stormhold, Tristan discovers that the fallen star is not the meteorite he expected, but a beautiful, spirited young woman (CLAIRE DANES) injured by her cosmic tumble. Now, she is in terrible danger - sought after by the King's (PETER O'TOOLE) scheming sons for whom only her secret powers can secure the throne; and hunted by a chillingly powerful witch (MICHELLE PFEIFFER) desperate to use the star to achieve eternal youth and beauty. As Tristan sets out to protect the star and bring her back to his beloved on the other side of the wall, his journey will bring unforeseen romance, high-flying adventure, and incredible encounters with a pirate captain (ROBERT DE NIRO), a shady trader (RICKY GERVAIS), and an enchanted unicorn among other surprises. But if he can survive on his wits and the strength of his newfound love, Tristan will also uncover the secret to his own identity and a fate beyond his wildest dreams. --© Paramount Pictures [More]

Starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro

Starring: Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro, Sienna Miller, Peter O'Toole, Ricky Gervais, Billy Whitelaw, Jason Flemyng

Director: Matthew Vaughn

Director: Matthew Vaughn
Screenwriter: Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman
Producer: Matthew Vaughn, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Neil Gaiman
Composer: Ilan Eshkeri
Producer: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Matthew Vaughn
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Tom Meek
Tom Meek
Boston Phoenix

This star is not as much of a beauty as it could have been.

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment 1 Comment
02/13/09
JimmyO
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10/18/08
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10/18/08
Bob Mondello
Bob Mondello
NPR.org

The oddball elements may surprise viewers expecting something a bit more ordinary in approach, but the surprise should be a pleasant one.

Full Review Source: Cinefantastique | comment Comment
07/13/08
Steve Biodrowski
Steve Biodrowski
Cinefantastique

Bestowed an introduction that would surpass the second coming of Christ for sheer jaw dropping wonderment, forty nine year old Pfeiffer proves she is still an unmatchable beauty.

Full Review Source: Mansized | comment Comment
05/24/08
Chris Laverty
Chris Laverty
Mansized

There was just enough connection between Claire Danes and Charlie Cox that happily ever after is exactly what I wanted.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment Comment
03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
Jeff Bayer
The Scorecard Review

Stardust is nothing short of pure magic.

Full Review Source: Colorado Springs Gazette | comment Comment
02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
Brandon Fibbs
Colorado Springs Gazette

On the surface, Stardust looks like a cheesy little fluff fantasy. In many ways it is. Yet at the same time, it's also the most fun I've had with a film since watching the first Pirates of the Caribbean.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
01/16/08
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

Primo contemporâneo de A Princesa Prometida, o filme também traz referências óbvias a Macbeth e Rei Lear em sua agitada trama, revelando um senso de humor eficaz e com toques sombrios que o transformam em uma mais do que bem-vinda surpresa.

Full Review Source: Cinema em Cena | comment Comment
01/16/08
Pablo Villaca
Pablo Villaca
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01/15/08
Garth Franklin
Garth Franklin
Dark Horizons

Like the star that falls to Earth near the beginning of the movie, Stardust is glittery and pretty and possesses its own pleasing-enough personality, but it won't set the world on fire.

Full Review Source: Film.com | comment Comment
12/19/07
Mark Bourne
Mark Bourne
Film.com
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Stardust is, ultimately, a pretty entertaining movie. It's just not the great film that it so easily could have been.

Full Review Source: DVD Review | comment Comment
12/14/07
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
Felix Gonzalez Jr.
DVD Review

I began smiling a few minutes into the picture, and I never stopped smiling until the end of the closing credits.

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12/13/07
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Director Matthew Vaughn, best known for his grotesque gangster slasherfest Layer Cake, has absolutely no problem balancing equal servings of breathtaking imagination and perverse glee.

Full Review Source: NewsBlaze | comment Comment
11/09/07
Prairie Miller
Prairie Miller
NewsBlaze

Wants to be the next-generation Princess Bride, and, boy, does it come close.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment 4 Comments
10/30/07
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Should be congratulated as a film that aspires to the non-mainstream genre of fantasy fairy tale with a hint of Brothers Grimm edginess.

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
10/22/07
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

Dazzling fantasy rom-com has some dark moments.

Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | comment Comment
10/22/07
S. Jhoanna Robledo
S. Jhoanna Robledo
Common Sense Media

Despite its faults, Stardust should at least be accounted a partial success - and certainly more than a failure.

Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
10/19/07
Derek Malcolm
Derek Malcolm
This is London

Great family fun.

Full Review Source: thelondonpaper | comment Comment
10/19/07
Stuart McGurk
Stuart McGurk
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